gridscale vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
gridscale is 22% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€138 vs €177/mo)
At the cluster level, gridscale runs 22% cheaper, roughly €38/mo less than its competitor. At 6 nodes, Leafcloud actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Egress is cheaper with gridscale: 20 TB free egress. gridscale provides a free control plane; Leafcloud charges €84.5/mo for the managed control plane. Choose gridscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: gridscale as of Jan 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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